Surprise party falls victim to Thomond Park vandals

A SURPRISE 21st birthday party last night became the latest casualty of a vandal attack on the playing pitch at Thomond Park, where a number of rugby games have already been cancelled.

Mother of three Geraldine Hogan had booked the UL Bohemians pavilion in the main stand at Thomond Park for a surprise party for her youngest daughter, Melanie, who was 21 yesterday.

Geraldine said: “I got a phone call on Thursday afternoon saying the IRFU would not allow the party to go ahead due to the damage on the field. What that has got to do with a party inside the pavilion, I cannot understand.”